Sphagnum tundra in the Arctic[74]. Wet to moist stony tundra slopes from sea level to 1200 metres in Alaska[270].

Range

Northwestern N. America - Alaska, to E. Asia - Siberia.

Edibility Rating

Other Uses

Weed Potential

No

Medicinal Rating

Care

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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Claytonia tuberosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is hardy to zone (UK) 4. It is in flower from Apr to July, and the seeds ripen in May. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs)Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Root - raw or cooked[2, 74, 85, 105, 172]. It can be added to soups and stews[257]. It is rather small[172]. Leaves - raw or cooked[172]. A source of vitamins A and C, the leaves can be used as greens[257]. Flowers - raw[172].

Medicinal Uses

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None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivation details

Prefers a damp peaty soil and a position in full sun[1, 164]. Requires a lime-free soil[164].

Propagation

Seed - surface sow on a peat based compost in spring in a cold frame. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 4 weeks at 10°c[164]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant them out in late spring or early summer after the last expected frosts. Division of offsets in spring or autumn.

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